AThe San Francisco Examiner San Francisco, California Saturday, January 04, 1964 - Page 5
Whiz-Kid Wins US Chess Title
New York — (UPI) Bobby Fischer, 20, of Brooklyn, (N.Y.), won the U.S. chess championship last night for the sixth time, establishing a national record with a clean sweep score of 11-0.
Fischer, who first won the championship at the age of 14 and is a contender for the world title, defeated Dr. Anthony Saidy of Puerto Rico, in the final match of the 12-round tournament. It began here Dec. 15.
Saidy, as White, conducted an English Opening against Fischer's black pieces and an exchange of queens occurred on the 15th move. By the 23rd move, all of the pieces had been exchanged except one bishop for Saidy and one knight for Fischer.
Both had six pawns and the position appeared to be apparently drawn. However, after a one-day resumption of an adjournment Fischer forced his opponent to resign after 11 moves had been made.
Larry Evans of Las Vegas, captured a clear second place with a score of 7½-3½, which included the defeat of Dr. Donald Byrne of State College, Pa., in the final round.
Twelve of the highest rated players in the United States compete annually in this 100-year-old event, which offers 6,000 in prizes and is co-sponsored by the American Chess Foundation and the U.S. Chess Federation.
